As the Summer approaches and the weather gets hotter, your skin needs that extra attention from you. Dry heat and hot air can result in more breakouts than you might be used to. But don’t worry, it’s totaly normal. What your skin may need is a hydrating face mask to quench its thirst and stop the overproduction of oils.
Using clean and raw ingredients on the skin is one of the most important things when you put any substance on your face. We gathered some of the best hydrating face mask recipes for your skin that use 100% naturally ocurring ingredients.
7 Clean and Raw Hydrating Face Masks
Inspired by Ayurveda, here are 7 organic and raw face masks you can make in the comfort of your own home.
1.) Raw Milk Face Mask
This mask is beneficial for all types of skin. It is very thin upon application and feels luxurious as it activates on your skin.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon whole milk
1-2 threads of organic saffron, crushed
1/4 teaspoon of organic turmeric
Application
Mix all ingredients together and apply to clean skin. It will dry rapidly. Once completely dry, rinse with lukewarm water. Finish by moisturizing.
2.) Coconut & Turmeric Face Mask
Ingredients
2 tablespoons chickpea flour (besan)
2 tablespoons raw organic honey
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon whole-milk yogurt
1 tablespoon organic coconut milk
Application
Mix all ingredients. Apply to clean skin and leave on for 15 to 20 minutes (or whatever feels comfortable). Rinse and follow with toner and moisturizer.
3.) Sandalwood Radiance Face Mask
Sandalwood and rose water are both excellent for complexion, so this mask provides an extra glow enhancement. **Sandalwood powder is a severely endangered herb, so use with sparity and caution.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon sandalwood powder
1 tablespoon rose water
Application
Mix ingredients together and apply to clean face. Leave on for 15-20 minutes then rinse. Follow with moisturizer.
4.) Marigold and Rose Face Mask
This mask hydrates and tightens skin with the power of honey and organic whole milk. Use two times a week for best results.
Ingredients
5 fresh marigolds and roses
1-2 tablespoons whole milk
1 tablespoon raw organic honey
Application
Using mortar and pestle, crush flower petals with milk to form a flowery paste. Mix in honey. Apply to clean skin and leave on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water and proceed with typical skincare routine.
5.) Coconut Castor Oil Face Mask
The best face mask for summertime.
Ingredients
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon organic castor oil
Pulp from one medium size avocado
Application
Mix all ingredients together. Apply to face and leave on for 15 minutes. Wipe mask off gently with warm damp wash cloth. Finish by rinsing with cool water and applying light moisturizer.
Credo Beauty to Host Largest Clean Beauty Summit in LA
Brands can talk the talk when it comes to clean products, but can they walk the walk? This standard is something Credo Beauty emphasizes in their “Credo Clean Standard“. Carrying 130+ beauty brands, Credo takes pride in their sustainable efforts to create a more inclusive and ethical beauty space. Creating a list of 2700+ ingredients they avoid supporting in products, they are extremely dedicated to creating the new clean beauty standard. This is quite evident at their Credo Beauty Clean Beauty Summit.
Being leaders in the clean beauty revolution, they have inspired many brands to follow and support them on the journey. Credo’s Clean Beauty Summit started in 2020 and got an overwhelming amount of positive feedback post-event. Eco-conscious consumers got the chance to meet the founders of their favorite clean brands, and explore new atmospheres of beauty. In June 2022, Credo Beauty plans to bring back the Summit once more, this time in sunny Los Angeles, California.
What’s In Store
At this one day summit you will have the chance to be meet and be inspired by 40+ clean beauty brand founders. The event is broken up into two sections, an AM and PM section. Choose what time best works for your schedule and come meet the astounding faces behind leading brands in the clean beauty industry. The beauty brands aren’t the only thing that is clean at this summit. Take a walk around and you will find delicious food and drinks, all clean.
Tickets are priced at $69 for general admission, and $49 for early bird general admission. With this ticket purchase, you will receive a generous gift bag to take home worth over $250. If you want the ultimate experience, go for the VIP ticket for $199, $169 for early bird. VIP will get you a gift bag worth $850, express check-in, welcome drink and snack, as well as express checkout at the store.
Featured brands
Come discover and interact with some of the most highly favored beauty brands in an interactive format.
Don’t miss out on this once a year opportunity to meet founders, play games, get mini-facials, and support innovators in the beauty industry at Credo Beauty Clean Beauty Summit.
Location: 1145 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
An Ayurvedic recipe for tight skin, glowing complexion, and reduced inflammation.
This diy rose face mask delivers a potent skincare boost while leaving your skin feeling clean and refreshed. This recipe was originally adapted from Ayurvedic traditions. With three simple ingredients, the face mask is as raw and organic as possible.
How to Make the Rose Mask
Step 1.) Crush up 8-10 fresh rose petals in a mortar and pestel. It is ideal that the roses are freshly picked and contain no pesticides or harmful chemicals, as they will be directly applied to your skin. Grind the petals until they are a fine consistency.
Step 2.) Slowly add in 1-2 tablespoons of organic whole milk. The milk used should be pure organic with no added hormones, chemicals or GMO’s. Grind the mixture of milk and rose petals until a thick paste consistency is reached.
Step 3.) Add into the mixture 1 tablespoon of raw organic honey. Stir the mixture of ingredients until a thick gooey paste is reached.
Step 4.) Apply to face and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Rinse when done!
Glowing healthy skin is all the rage nowadays. Who doesn’t want beautiful, plump, radiant skin? Considering this is a goal of many, the market and economy have taken advantage of this. There are now millions of serums, creams, and cleansers, to help you reach that glowing complexion. But this is where we have it all wrong.
Yes, what we put on our skin is very important, especially considering it is our largest organ! But that is not the only thing that contributes to beautiful radiant skin. We spoke with licensed Natural Aesthetician Swan Dances With Breeze Diaz to find out how skincare is more than just creams.
Read our interview with Swan to discover the keys to a glowing complexion
Swan is a licensed Natural Aesthetician graduate from Southwest Institute Of Natural Aesthetics (A.k.a. S.W.I.N.A.).
She incorporates Holistic practices in her self-care line Natural Passion 4 Wellness as well as her Aesthetic practice Raw Kiss Treatments to better assist her clients on their healing journey. Therefore she refers to herself as a Holistic Aesthetician.
Tip No. 1: Live a mindful and concious lifestyle
“When you think of skincare, what are the most important things to consider to maintain clear, radiant, and healthy skin?”
“What I’ve learned in my scope of practice and holistic practice to maintain healthy skin: what you eat always shows on the outside, proper skincare regimen, use of non-toxic synergetic ingredients in skincare, shampoo, and conditioner.
Low-stress lifestyle, no alcohol consumption, no smoking of any kind, drinking plenty of water daily, consistent sleep schedule, mindful affirmations, and more”.
Tip No. 2: Avoid products with dyes, fragrance, and alcohol
“What are some red flags to look for when buying skincare regarding ingredients?”
“What are the best foods to consume for maintaining healthy skin and what do they provide?”
“All organic or at least non-GMO foods high in antioxidants such as Blueberries, Dark Chocolate, Pecans, Strawberries, Goji Berries, Raspberries, Kale. Antioxidants help you to age gracefully and protect the skin’s surface from damaging free radicals such as UV and pollutants”.
Tip No. 4: Get your sweat on to release toxins
“What are some lifestyle changes people can make to promote healthy skin?”
“Any physical fitness that’ll make you sweat. Sweating releases toxins naturally and makes the skin tighter and more supple. I’ve heard that face yoga helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
I do yoga several times a week. Yoga on its own detoxes the organs tightens the skin from head to toe and relieves stress from the mind and body. Drinking water when thirsty throughout the day flushes out the lymphatic system and encourages healthy blood flow”.
Tip No. 5: Avoid inflammatory foods (processed, fried, or hydrogenated foods)
“What are the worst foods you can consume for skin health?”
“The worst foods and beverages to consume that aren’t healthy for skin are gluten which is wheat, white flour, barley, and rye. Processed sugars such as high-fructose corn syrup, granulated sugar a.k.a. white sugar, and soda, alcohol, fried foods, cow’s milk products, processed meat, whey, processed foods, peanuts, hydrogenated oils, and spicy foods cause inflammation for those who have rosacea”.
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Tip No. 6: Be mindful of when your skin is irritated
“How can you tell if your skin is irritated?”
The most common signs are inflammation, red dryness, and cystic acne (large bulbous pimples).
Tip No. 7: Invest in clean products
“Why does using clean facial products matter?”
“Depending on the ingredients they can either help aid in your healing or cause more skin challenges”.
Tip No. 8: Water and Aloe Vera juice are your new BFF’s
“What are some natural ways to hydrate your skin?”
“Some natural ways to hydrate your skin are drinking mostly water throughout the day as I’ve mentioned several times, fresh green juices, adding raw local honey to your weekly face masks, and drinking aloe vera juice that’s made from the full plant”.
Tip No. 9: Adjust your skin-care routine to the seasons
“How do the seasons affect the way you treat your skin?”
“When the seasons changesuch as winter you’ll need more hydration than in the summer unless you live in Arizona. You’ll need hydration all year around, lol! Winter and Summer are the two climate changes that make the most drastic change on and in the skin. But remember no matter what climate it is, or your skin tone we all need protection meaning SPF.
If you live in a climate that is more humid, in my opinion, it is the best type of weather for supple, glowing skin. Typically the skin doesn’t require as much moisture applied to the skin”.
Tip No. 10: Read that label!
“What are the most important things to remember when it comes to skin care?”
The most important things to remember when it comes to skincare is PLEASE make sure to read ALL of the ingredients before investing in them. The reason why I didn’t mention google is because it has a lot of misinformation.
I will also be creating a community group on facebook to assist with questions regarding skin, provide nutrition advice such as recipes, and all things holistic wellness. The forum will be a great support for those needing a safe place, and all things holistic from a professional standpoint. If you follow my Instagram page Raw Kiss Treatments, I’ll be announcing the date there. Last but not least also get in the habit of reading all ingredients on food labels.
Tip No. 11: Choose your SPF wisely
“What should we know about sunscreen?”
“Most sunscreen products and makeup have titanium dioxide and or zinc oxide. Titanium dioxide causes lung damage. Zinc Oxide blocks hair follicles, causes dryness, is used in bleach, with continual use and high doses cause flu-like symptoms, and upper respiratory tract irritation.
Our Protective Moisturizer active ingredient for SPF is organic Carrot Seed Essential Oil which is a naturally SPF 40. And with the combination of our shea butter makes it SPF 50. You can find it on our website at naturalpassion4wellness.com”.
“Anything else we should know?”
Never use a skincare product that contains tea tree oil. For many years I’ve been an avid ingredients researcher. I have seen this ingredient in several products for skin, and hair care. Tea tree essential oil is a magnificent essential oil! But it should only be used in household cleaning products. It causes extreme dryness over time and is very harsh on the skin.
Also 80% of mainstream skincare products have some kind of chemical ingredient in them. That’s a lot! Keep that in mind.
We all know a good night’s sleep is important to feel refreshed, energized, and revitalized. But is “beauty sleep” a real thing? As cliché as beauty sleep sounds, it is in fact vital to keep your skin radiant and looking its best. Sleep is essential to your bodily health as well as improving the look of your skin. In order to maintain that glowy skin, you should consider the effect of sleep on your skin.
Effect of a Deep Sleep on Your Skin
As we curl up in our bed and get those deep z’s, our skin goes into repair mode. When we are sleeping, HGH (The human growth hormone) kicks in and starts to rapidly accelerate skin repair and cell regeneration. So why is this regenerative phase so important? As you fall deeper and deeper into your sleep, your blood flow becomes more evenly distributed throughout your body.
This renewal process allows your skin to deeply absorb any nighttime creams on your skin due to the heightened regenerative phase. The moral of the story is without this deep sleep of regulated blood flow, your skin will not regenerate to the fullest, leading to duller tired-looking skin.
Achieving That Glow
After a long night have you ever woken up and seen your reflection in the mirror? Your eyes are puffy and dark, you may even have dark circles and blotchy red skin. In deep sleep, your cortisol levels are higher resulting in maximized production of collagen. This is what makes your skin look more awake and radiant.
Not enough deep sleep is a trigger on our bodies resulting in cell-damaging stress. This stress can make it harder for cell regeneration to occur resulting in dull skin. Too little of sleep can cause the vessels in your body to expand. Then comes the kiss of death…dark circles. In the end pounding on anti-aging creams before you go to bed won’t compensate for your severe lack of sleep.
Breakouts, Skin Conditions, and Flare-Ups, Oh My
When your skin is struggling to produce new skin cells, older skin cells can dull your complexion and clog pores leading to breakouts. Unfortunately, lack of sleep can result in reactions in the body as well. Disruptions in various hormone mechanisms can inflame and worsen acne. Increased cortisol levels can inflame your skin leading to redness, acne, and rosacea.
Not enough sleep sends the adrenal glands into an over-production of the cortisol level making sebaceous glands produce more oil. Increased production of cortisol manifests as acne breakouts, a spike in skin sensitivity, and allergic contact dermatitis reactions.
Tips to Pamper Your Skin at Night
In order to really take advantage of cell regeneration at night, start by taking off all your makeup before hittin’ the pillow. Remaining foundations or beauty products on your skin will sink into your skin and clog pores. If your skin needs a boost throw on an overnight mask after cleansing your face.
To help maintain your skin’s moisture from the inside out, consume plenty of water throughout the day. Skin that is dehydrated is more prone to result in premature aging. Drinking enough water allows our bodies to deliver essential fluids to organs, and tissues while removing excess fluids from other areas.
Last but not least, aim for getting in-between 7 to 9 hours of uninterrupted sleep. In doing so, our bodies are allowed to release growth hormones producing collagen. This will leave your skin glowing and your hair shining. Creating a bedtime routine and winding down one hour before bed will allow you to fall into a deep restful sleep.
We all dream of that perfect natural glowy look. But often times, makeup products are just too heavy and won’t do the trick to reveal your true natural beauty. This un-makeup tutorial has you covered in all aspects of vibrant natural looks. Reveal your inner glow by utilizing 100% natural beauty products.
Step into the confidence of your natural skin and get ready to take on the world.
Revealing Your Inner Glow
So what exactly is an “un-makeup tutorial”? Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like! Rather than a whole makeup tutorial telling you what beauty products to use for contour, mascara, blush, etc., an un-makeup tutorial is quite the opposite.
Think natural. Every product in this un-makeup tutorial is 100% organic and natural, derived straight from the Earth. Because of this, each product used will deliver various benefits to your skin and overall beauty. Now you get to pop-off in style while providing your skin with healthy nutrients all day long.
Kiss those nasty paraben-prone makeup products goodbye and wave hello to a radiant and happy complexion!
Step 1: Your stylish natural hair-do
The first step to stepping into your natural confidence starts with your hair. Thinking of what hairstyle you want to go for can get challenging at times. Especially when it comes to sacrificing your beautiful locks to the treacherous heat of straighteners, curling irons, and hair dryers.
Ditch the heat and save your hair with this coconut and castor oil hair mask that will leave you with the perfect slicked back look.
After steaming your face for approximately 10 minutes, apply a thin layer of moisturizer with vitamin C to provide moisture to your skin. This will make your skin tight and dewy similar to a liquid foundation.
Next, apply a natural herbal toner serum to replenish complexion. Sticking with herbal products avoids causing damage from harmful chemicals. Kiss your foundation goodbye!
Now for the final step, your natural highlight. Rather than using a sparkle filled liquid highlight that your pores would disagree on, use this Calendula Salve. Apply to the area you would normally use a highlighter and voila!
Leave it to natural herbal products to reveal your inner glow.
Next, apply castor oil to the ends of your lashes to hold their curl and give them a dewy look. Squeeze one drop of castor oil onto your fingertips and apply to lashes.
Avoid getting the oil in your eyes, that would not be fun!
After your lashes, use a spooly to comb your eyebrows into place. Then apply one drop of castor oil to your fingers, rub together, and spread through eyebrows.
Through this un-makeup routine, you can reveal your inner glow and be confident in your natural skin. Watch out world here you come!
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